Fast & Furious: Supercharged to permanently close in 2027
Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed that one of its long-running attractions, Fast & Furious: Supercharged, is scheduled to close permanently in 2027 as the park continues a major refresh of its thrill-ride lineup. The change reflects a shift in focus toward new, more dynamic experiences themed to the blockbuster Fast & Furious franchise and broader […]
Grizzly River Run Refurbishment Update
Refurbishment work is now in progress on Grizzly River Run, the popular white-water raft ride at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, California. The attraction closed in early January as part of its routine annual maintenance programme, and teams have moved in to begin restoration and upkeep on key elements of the experience. Scaffolding now […]
Jumpin’ Jellyfish Closing for Refurbishment
Disney’s classic parachute-style ride Jumpin’ Jellyfish at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim is set to take a seasonal break for refurbishment this winter. The family-friendly attraction in Paradise Gardens Park will close on Monday 23rd February 2026, with the last day to ride being Sunday 22nd February. At present there’s no official reopening date, as […]
Magic Kingdom’s Haunted Mansion Undergoes Exterior Refurbishment
Magic Kingdom’s beloved Haunted Mansion is showing fresh signs of work as refurbishment crews move in and begin exterior restoration, with changes already visible on the attraction’s façade and in the wider Liberty Square area. Eyewitnesses have said that scaffolding and construction scrim now cover portions of the classic Haunted Mansion exterior and queue, signalling […]
Humunga Kowabunga Refurbishment – Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
Disney has confirmed that the Humunga Kowabunga speed slides at Typhoon Lagoon will close on 20th January 2026 ahead of the water park’s seasonal refurbishment. The trio of side-by-side high-speed body slides, which have sent riders down a 214-foot drop since Typhoon Lagoon opened in 1989, will be unavailable well before the rest of the […]
Refurbishment Work Begins on Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Florida, early refurbishment work has started on one of the park’s most iconic roller coasters, Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain. Guests visiting on 12th January 2026 began noticing construction scrims installed around the load and unload areas of the attraction, signalling the start of maintenance efforts. While […]
WaterWorld Closes for 2026 Refurbishment
The iconic WaterWorld stunt show at Universal Studios Hollywood has temporarily closed its doors for its scheduled winter refurbishment, with Universal’s official site confirming the closure on 12th January 2026. The live-action spectacle, known for its high-octane pyrotechnics, jet skis, and explosive stunts, is a long-time favourite for park visitors, combining movie-style thrills with theatrical […]
Update on Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Refurbishment
Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland is gearing up to welcome back Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, and the first real glimpse at what’s inside the refurbishment was recently shown on Good Morning America as part of Walt Disney World’s 2026 updates. Since closing in August 2025 for a significant overhaul, this interactive dark ride has been slowly […]
Update on Magic Kingdom’s Big Thunder Mountain Refurbishment
At Magic Kingdom, one of Frontierland’s most beloved thrill rides, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, is charging closer to its eagerly awaited return. After being closed for a substantial refurbishment since early January 2025, Walt Disney Imagineering has begun to share new details about what guests can expect when the wildest roller coaster in the wilderness […]
Jurassic Park River Adventure Closed for 11-month refurbishment
Jurassic Park River Adventure has officially closed at Islands of Adventure for an 11th month refurbishment. Universal has confirmed this planned maintenance and will be closed until 19th November 2026. Please bear in mind that these dates may change. As of 6th January 2026, the walls were up by early morning at Islands of Adventure […]